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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
375
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5, which is above the national average. About 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 57% progress to university, although only 7% reach top-third universities. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 75% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
90%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other7.1%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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50.38134, -4.15908 · PL3 4BD
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN144760
School typeStudio schools
Websitewww.scottcollege.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Scott Medical and Healthcare College rated by Ofsted?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Scott Medical and Healthcare College a good school?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Scott Medical and Healthcare College?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scott Medical and Healthcare College receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Scott Medical and Healthcare College in GCSEs?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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